Top of the Eiffel Tower

Since we got to Paris, the kids have been wanting to go to the top of the Eiffel tower.  A few days ago I had this great idea.  If we went first thing in the morning, right when it opened there probably wouldn't be much of a line.  Apparently that is not the case.  Fortunately, the kids were so excited about going to the top  they were well behaved during the long wait.  In fact the English woman in front of us commented on how good they were.

Security at the Eiffel tower.

About 45 minutes into our wait.

Looking up longingly.

The champ de Mars and tour Montparnasse.

The Seine.

Arc de Triomphe in the middle of the picture.

On the middle bridge you can see the replica of the Statue of Liberty.